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2 2 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Table of Contents 1 Introduction Training Objectives How to use the Manual Terminology GIS Products - Key Aspects to Consider Basic User Module Module Objectives Basic Level Homepage Explore maps Access map information Map Composer and tools for map management Explore data layers View data layers Create a map Explore documents Exercise: Basic User Layers used Exercise Advanced User Module Module Objectives Advanced Level Register a new account Sign in and create a profile Permissions Naming Conventions Upload data layers Metadata Upload documents and static maps Style a layer and create rules Style a raster layer Modify data in a layer Create and remove data in a layer Remove layers, maps and documents Exercise: Advanced User Layers used Exercise Annex 1: Online resources Annex 2: WFP naming conventions for geographic datasets... 54

3 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 3 1 Introduction The WFPGeoNode User Training Manual is a comprehensive guide which, together with the Exercise Data, constitutes a training package designed to build the capacity of WFP staff, partner agencies, and governmental partners at various levels. This complete training package has been prepared and designed by the Geospatial Support Unit (GSU) under the Emergency Preparedness and Response Support Branch (OSEP). GSU has been providing support and training to strengthen overall GIS capacity internally and externally since The capacity building activities of GSU is in accordance with the objectives as outlined in the WFP Strategic Plan : Strategic Objective One: Save Lives and Protect Livelihoods in Emergencies, Goal 3: Strengthen the capacity of governments and regional organizations and enable the international community to prepare for, assess and respond to shocks, as well as Strategic Objective Three: Reduce risk and enable people, communities and countries to meet their own food and nutrition needs, Goal 3: Strengthen the capacity of governments and communities to establish, manage and scale up sustainable, effective and equitable food security and nutrition institutions, infrastructure and safety-net systems, including systems linked to local agricultural supply chains. The overall aim of the WFPGeoNode Training Package is to increase the understanding and awareness of the benefits of sharing data and geospatial information through open source webbased systems, such as GeoNode. The manual is divided into two training modules with varying levels of difficulty: the Basic User Module and the Advanced User Module. The basic module concentrates on how to consume and use data, whereas the advanced module is more focused on how to upload your own data, create comprehensive and illustrative maps, and share information effectively. At the end of each module there is an exercise to be completed together with the complimentary Exercise Data provided as part of the entire WFPGeoNode Training Package. 1.1 Training Objectives The purpose of the Training Manual is to provide WFP staff and partners with a comprehensive guide on how to use WFPGeoNode more effectively and provide practical skills on how to achieve this. At the end of the two training modules, it is expected that the WFPGeoNode user will be able to: Understand basic concepts of using an open source web-based system for sharing geospatial information; Use the main functions of WFPGeoNode as intended for the benefit of the WFPGeoNode community; Produce comprehensive and illustrative maps by using existing data layers or by creating new data layers.

4 4 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 1.2 How to use the Manual The manual is designed to allow users to acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge in a logical order. Ideally, the user should read the sections while simultaneously viewing the explained functions live in WFPGeoNode. In the exercise sections the user will practice his/her skills by following instructions in the manual and performing actions in the training environment using the complimentary Exercise Data. The manual can be used in different types of learning environments. It allows individual users to conduct the training independently without supervision. It can also be used for supervised group trainings or during more in-depth interactive presentations. To quickly gain an understanding on how to navigate and use WFPGeoNode, it is possible to proceed directly to the exercise sections. However, we recommend that beginners read through the whole manual and do the exercises in the order they are presented. By reading through the entire manual, the user will be able to relate the theory and logic of the system with the procedures described in the exercises, thereby allowing the user to practice what has been studied and effectively consolidate his/her knowledge. We also recommend the user to continue with the advanced module after finishing the first module, since the basic module intends to mainly introduce elementary features of WFPGeoNode and prepare the user for the next level. A dedicated training environment has been created to allow the user to follow the actions explained in the manual and to conduct the exercises. The training environment is accessible at: Completing the entire WFPGeoNode Training Package is estimated to take half-a-day hours for the basic module and 2.5 hours for the advanced module. 1.3 Terminology Features geographical attributes on a map represented as points, lines or polygons (areas). This geo-referenced information is associated with one or more attributes. Attribute Descriptive data often associated to specific features through geographic information contained in the attribute. For example, an attribute can contain information on the estimated population of a country, where the name of the attribute could be shortened POPEST for easy recognition of what the values of the attribute actually represents. Data values the data of a specific attribute e.g. representing the number of an estimated population or the name of a city. Attribute table table displaying all the attributes of a specific feature and their associated values Vector Layer data layer representing points, lines and polygons on a map. Shapefile file format used by WFPGeoNode for uploading a vector layer. It is a digital vector storage format for storing geometric location and associated attribute information, including the four file formats:.shp shape format; the feature geometry

5 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 5.shx shape index format; a positional index of the feature geometry to allow seeking forwards and backwards quickly.dbf attribute format; columnar attributes for each shape.prj - projection format; the coordinate system and projection information, a plain text file describing the projection of the data Raster Layer data layer comprised of either digital aerial photographs, imagery from satellites, digital pictures, or even scanned maps. The layer consists of pixels organized into a grid where each cell contains a value representing information (such as e.g. temperature). GeoTIFF file format used by WFPGeoNode to upload a raster layer. It is a public domain metadata standard that allows additional geo-referenced information to be embedded within a TIFF file. The additional information includes map projection, coordinate systems, ellipsoids, datum, and other information necessary to establish the exact spatial reference for the file. Style a layer to modify the appearance of a layer by using less advanced features (such as symbols and colors) and more advanced features (such as setting rules for conditions and scales) to visualize certain data attributes. 1.4 GIS Products - Key Aspects to Consider When producing a GIS product a physical map, a data layer or a digital map it is useful to keep a few things in mind. Who is the audience? Tailor your map and the displayed data layers to the audience you are anticipating will use the map. Are all data files properly named according to common naming conventions? By applying proper standards much time and effort will be saved. Is the chosen background the most appropriate one? Decide which background indicators are important, and then choose a base layer that best reflects your priorities. Are icons visualized at an appropriate scale? Too large icons can hamper visual effect of other important data, and too small icons can undermine its importance. 2 Basic User Module 2.1 Module Objectives Upon completion of the Basic User Module, the participant is expected to be able to: Navigate WFPGeoNode independently to find data layers and maps by using different routes, filters and search functions; Find and understand detailed information of data layers or maps, such as metadata, ownership and usage; Download data layers from WFPGeoNode in different file formats; Produce maps using already existent layers, as well as save and print maps.

6 6 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual The main goal of the Basic User Module is to let users familiarize themselves with WFPGeoNode and practice basic skills in preparation for the following advanced module. To make the Basic User Module accessible to everyone, it is designed so that unregistered users can follow the training without having to create a user account. 2.2 Basic Level The following sections will explain how to find maps and layers already published by other users, how to download layers, and how to create maps with existing layers. The division of the sections is based on a specific interface indicated in italics (such as Homepage or Map Composer) or on specific functions indicated in bold (how to Explore Layers, or how to Create a map) Homepage The WFPGeoNode Homepage (Figure 1) offers a few options to start navigating the system. There are three useful quick-links at the bottom of the page: Explore Data, Explore Maps and Upload Data. There are four main links at the top of the homepage: Layers, Maps, Resources, and Users. These links are permanent, allowing you to easily navigate between different interfaces without necessarily returning to the homepage. Figure 1: WFPGeoNode Homepage Explore maps To access maps stored in WFPGeoNode you can use the quick-link Explore Maps at the bottom of the homepage, or the Maps in the permanent tab section. If you are looking for specific maps you can use the Search-field at the top of the homepage by typing in e.g. the name of a country or a thematic area. Using either of these methods to access maps, a list of results will appear (Figure 2) sorted according to when the data was shared (Most recent and Less recent) as well as alphabetically

7 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 7 (A-Z and Z-A) and in order of importance (Most Popular). You can also filter the results according to Text, Categories, Regions, Keywords, Date, or Extent using the left-side panel. Figure 2: Explore Maps interface QUICK TIPS! Using the Search-field will result in a list displaying both maps and data layers. You can quickly distinguish between the two by looking at the buttons on the right side; maps will have a View button, while data layers will have a button displaying Create a map. Alternatively, you can filter the results according to Type in the drop-down panel on the left Access map information Click on the title of a map to visualize the map and to access more detailed information (Figure 3). It is then possible to pan the map by holding down the mouse button and moving the cursor, or by using the arrows and zoom-tools on the left side of the map. There is a tab section below the map where you can view more Info on the map such as all the metadata, Share the map through social media, use the Ratings and leave Comments. On the right side under Map Layers there is a list of the data layers used for composing the map. At the top of the page, use Download Map to extract all the data layers used for composing the map and save it on your computer.

8 8 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Figure 3: Map view of HoA humanitarian corridors and warehouses Map Composer and tools for map management By clicking View Map a larger version of the map will appear, as well as tools for changing the map and a list of layers used for that specific map (Figure 4). For the sake of clarity this interface is called Map Composer. Figure 4: Map Composer interface with map management tools

9 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 9 The toolbar just above the map is used to easily navigate between different extents and scales (Figure 5). WFPGeoNode also allows the user to view a map in Google Earth with an embedded Google Earth Viewer. You will need to install the Google Earth plugin, which is available for download at Google s website, or here: Figure 5: Toolbar for map navigation The toolbar on the top-left side is used for editing and managing the map (Figure 6). Here you may: Save or Publish the map on a website by using Map (only for registered users), Print the map by saving it in pdf-file format, View feature attributes on a selected location on the map by using Identify, View attribute table of a selected layer and search for specific values using Query, Measure a specific length or area on the map, and Edit the value of selected features (depending on permissions). Figure 6: Toolbar for map editing To measure the distance or area between specific points on a map use the Measure symbol and click on the first location. A pop-up window will tell you the distance in kilometers, and you can keep measuring additional distances by clicking on more locations. To calculate the final distance, doubleclick on the last location. In Figure 7 the approximate length of a road between two warehouses have been measured and the distance in kilometers is visible. Figure 7: Measure distance between two locations on a map You find various pre-set Base Maps in the panel on the left side of the page (Figure 8), which can be altered depending on how you would like the base layer to be displayed.

10 10 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual The Overlays are the layers used for composing the map. By ticking the box on the left side of a layer title you can turn it on, or off, in order to either display it, or hide it, on the map. The layers are displayed on the map according to their order in the panel list, where layers on top have visual precedence in ascending order. To change the display order of the layers, simply drag-and-drop them up or down. QUICK TIPS! If you want to view detailed information on a specific layer, right-click on the layer in the panel and choose Layer Info. Another tab in your web-browser with all the information of the layer will open without the user having to exit the Map Composer interface. The toolbar at the top allows you to Add or Remove Layers, and change Layer Properties. The Style palette symbol is only active after a user with the right permissions has signed-in. Figure 8: Layers section and toolbar By right-clicking on a layer and using Layer Properties it is possible to adjust and save the display of that layer in the Map Composer without actually changing the original style of the layer. This function is useful if e.g. you do not have permissions to save or edit a layer but still would like to modify the appearance of a layer for a specific map you are creating. Under the tab About, you can provide a title for the display of the layer as well as a description. Under the Display tab you can modify the transparency of a layer by defining the Opacity percentage, as well as constrain certain aspects of the layer by using Limit with filters and Limit by scale. In Figure 9 the transparency of the roads has been reduced in half compared to Figure 4, and the About tab has been selected.

11 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 11 Figure 9: Layer Properties About tab NOTE! The metadata of the original layer will remain the same even if you change the title or description of the layer in Layer Properties. However, if you are a registered user, by clicking the Map à Save symbol you can save a particular display of the layers defined under Layer Properties, either to the existing map or by saving a new copy of the map Explore data layers To find the data layers stored in GeoNode you can use the quick-link Explore Data at the bottom of the homepage, or the link Layer in the permanent tab section. It is also possible to Search for data layers using the search-field View data layers Click on the title of the data layer to visualize the layer and access more detailed information. The interface (Figure 10) is very similar to the map interface, including the navigation toolbar and information about the owner. However, there is an additional tab in the tab section below the map for all the Attributes associated with the layer. Moreover, on the right side under Maps using this Layer you can quickly navigate to the maps where the layer is being applied, as well as Create a map using the current layer. It is possible to extract the data of a vector layer in different file formats (KML, GeoJson, Excel, CSV or Zipped Shapefile) as well as the data of a raster layer (GeoTIFF, ArcGrid, KML, PNG or JPEG), by using the blue button Download Layer at the top right corner. This is useful in case you would like to send the data, or need to use the data offline with other GIS software such as QGIS or ArcGIS.

12 12 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Figure 10: View data layer default style NOTE! Unless the style of a layer has been modified, the layer will appear with a default-style, as in Figure 10, where a vector file representing polygons on a map will appear as maroon areas Create a map WFPGeoNode allows you to easily create a map using layers already saved into the platform. You can choose between two simple procedures to create a map this way: 1. Find the data layer you would like to use for the map either through a search or by clicking on Layers, and then use the red button Create a map (In Figure 11 the data layer containing humanitarian corridors in the Horn of Africa is selected). Your chosen layer will automatically appear in a new map and as an overlay in the side panel.

13 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 13 Figure 11: Create a map by starting with a search 2. You can also use the permanent link Maps and click on the red button Create a New Map in the top-right corner. No layer will appear automatically, instead you have to choose layer by clicking the button Add Layers à Add layers (Figure 12a). Make sure My GeoServer WMS is selected in the drop-down box at the top of the panel, then select your layers and click Add Layers at the bottom (Figure 12b). When you have added all your selected layers click Done and your layer will appear in the map and as an overlay in the side panel. Figure 12a: Add Layers symbol Figure 12.b Select and add layers As you can see from Figure 12a, it is possible to add layers, find layers, or add feeds. With add layers you can add existing GeoNode layers to your map, while with find layers, users can search directly for the layer they require. In Figure 13, the layer of humanitarian corridors in the Horn of Africa is visible. Another layer displaying the location of WFP warehouses has been added using the Add Layer function. As you can see in the top-right corner this map is not saved, and unless you sign-in with a user account you will not be able to save it on WFPGeoNode. However you can save your map as a pdf-file on your computer by using the Print button in the toolbar for map editing.

14 14 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Figure 13: Horn of Africa map with two layers By clicking Print, a pop-up window will appear where you can set the zoom-level, the paper-size and the resolution of the map. You can define a title for your map and provide additional information regarding the data included in the map. By clicking the Print button your map will be saved in your file system to be printed at your convenience (Figure 14).

15 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 15 Figure 14: Print preview for Horn of Africa map NOTE! If you are experiencing difficulties in saving your map as a pdf-file in Windows Explorer ensure your security permissions in the browser are configured properly Explore documents WFPGeoNode allows users to upload documents and static maps, and link these to existing layers or maps in order to connect additional relevant information. By using the link at the top of the page, Resources, and then Documents in the drop-down window, you access the Explore Documents interface where you can view all existing documents and static maps in the system (Figure 15). Figure 15: Explore documents interface By clicking on a specific document/static map title you can view more detailed information and navigate to its linked layers and maps (Figure 16). In the next module under section Upload documents you will learn how to upload new documents and link them to existing layers or maps.

16 16 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Figure 16: View document and find linked layers/maps 2.3 Exercise: Basic User The purpose of the exercise is to practice two different ways of creating a map using already existing layers. The participant will practice using some basic functions, such as finding specific layers, navigating different routes and creating a simple map. The map will visualize the results of an analysis of cyclone trends in Myanmar, which was performed by counting the number of cyclones passing through certain townships in These types of historical trends are useful when trying to understand the likelihood of events as well as to identify the most disaster-prone areas. The output of the exercise will consist of a map using already styled layers. In the next module, the participant will practice how to upload and style layers from the beginning Layers used Myanmar capitals Myanmar cyclone tracks Myanmar number of cyclones Myanmar Cloud Free Earth (1km) Exercise 1. Ensure that all layers above are available on WFPGeoNode by performing a simple search in the Search-field (Figure 17).

17 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 17 Figure 17: Myanmar search 2. Click on Maps\Interactive Maps à click on Create a New Map. As you can see there are no layers in the Overlays section. 3. Click on the green button Add Layers à choose Add layers. Make sure the correct server is selected (My GeoServer WMS) and add all the four layers à click Done (Figure 18). Figure 18: Add Myanmar layers 4. All the layers should now be displayed on the map. Drag-and-drop the layers in the same order as they are mentioned above so that the map looks like Figure 19.

18 18 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Figure 19: Map of cyclone trends in Myanmar 5. Experiment with the display of the layers by ticking the boxes of the titles to hide or show layers. Now try an alternative route of creating the map, with the starting point of a layer: 1 Type in Myanmar in the Search-field and click on the layer Myanmar Cloud Free Earth (1km) in the drop-down select box (Figure 20). Figure 20: Search performed on Myanmar 2 Scroll down and click Create a Map on the right side (Figure 21).

19 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 19 Figure 21: Create a map from the layer view 3 The Map Composer interface will appear with your layer already visible on the map (Figure 22). Under the Overlays section you will find your layer, and from here you can start adding the other three layers as described above. Figure 22: Myanmar Cloud Free Earth 1 km layer added 4 When you have added all layers, ensure all layer boxes are checked and that the display order is correct before clicking the Print button. Set an appropriate zoom-level, resolution and paper size. Give you map the title Myanmar Historical Cyclone Trends and provide some explanatory comments before you click Print to save the map as a pdf-file (Figure 23).

20 20 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Figure 23: Print preview of Myanmar map

21 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 21 3 Advanced User Module 3.1 Module Objectives Upon completion of the Advanced User Module, the participant is expected to be able to: Understand how to manage user accounts, including set-up, log-in and creating profiles; Upload data layers and documents correctly; Understand and apply crucial practice for setting permissions, editing metadata and using naming conventions; Style layers appropriately in order to create explanatory appearances; Produce illustrative maps in WFPGeoNode; Edit data in layers and understand the consequences of such procedures; Identify his/her own information gaps when producing a GIS-product. 3.2 Advanced Level The following sections explain how to manage a user account and profile; how to upload layers using correct file-formats and procedures; how to style a layer using color symbolization by creating rules and conditions; and how to easily modify data directly in the layer. As in the previous module, the sections are focused on either a specific interface, or on specific functions Register a new account The WFPGeoNode platform supports an authorization system that gives you granular control over access of all uploaded and published information. Since most advanced features in WFPGeoNode are only open for registered users, a user account needs to be activated. To request a user account, send an to hq.gis@wfp.org where you explain how you intend to use WFPGeoNode. Once your request has been processed you will receive an with instructions on how to proceed with the registration Sign in and create a profile As soon as your user account is activated you can log in to WFPGeoNode by clicking Sign in in the top-right corner on the homepage. Type your user name and password à click Sign In (Figure 24). Figure 24: Sign in drop-down box It is useful to update your profile once you are singed in, since the information you provide here can be of great added value for other users. It allows the WFPGeoNode community to view details on for

22 22 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual example location, job position, and previous activities of a specific user. Since all layers and maps are closely associated with the user uploading or creating them, a comprehensive profile quickly allows you to understand the context in which they were created. Once you are signed-in you can access your profile by clicking on your name in the top-right corner à then click Profile (Figure 25). Figure 25: Profile drop-down box In the profile interface you can view detailed information about your user account, as well as manage Edit Profile Information, Account Settings and Change Password. There is also a content list of all layers and maps that you have uploaded/created, as well as a link to Activities to view a history of all your actions on WFPGeoNode (Figure 26). Figure 26: Profile interface with Maps resources shown

23 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 23 Click Edit Profile Information to manage information on e.g. your organization, location, job description and contact details, and to upload your picture (Figure 27). Figure 27: Edit profile info Permissions Permissions determine who can view, download, edit and manage layers/maps. The user uploading a layer is by default the owner of that layer with full managing permissions. It is important to understand the differences between these settings since neglecting setting permissions correctly can result in giving unintentional access to layers/maps. The following settings are available: Who can view this data? Anyone: allows anyone to access the data, including unregistered users. The following users: only users who are specifically selected by you will be able to access the data The following groups: limits access to either authenticated GeoNode Users or the OSEP GIS team Who can download this data? Anyone: allows any user to download your data. Only the following users: limits downloading rights to the users you specify (in addition to the owner of the layer/map). The following groups: limits downloading rights to either authenticated GeoNode users or the OSEP GIS team

24 24 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Who can change metadata? Limits the editing of map details (title, date, abstract, etc.) to specified users. Who can edit data for this layer? Limits who can edit the attributes of a layer. Who can edit styles? Limits who can change layer appearance Who can manage this layer? Who can update, delete, change permissions, publish, or unpublish the layer. They become the only users able to set the permissions of the layer/map. To ensure correct permissions are selected, adjust them before uploading new layers or creating maps (Figure 28). You can change these settings later in the Layer View and Map View interfaces, by using the red Edit Layer/Edit Map button à Edit (Map) Permissions. Figure 28: Setting permissions NOTE! Ensure permissions for editing reflect your intentions by e.g. providing your own username if you do not want anyone else to be able to remove your data. If you are unsure who to set permissions for, as a default, select yourself, and authenticated geonode users in the groups section Naming Conventions Before uploading files to WFPGeoNode, you need to rename them according to the common naming conventions. This practice ensures that just one comprehensive and easy to follow standard is respected throughout the system. In brief, the naming convention for baseline data is: iso3_class_description_(source)_(date yyyymmdd)

25 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 25 To request a list of the most recent naming conventions, send an to hq.gis@wfp.org. However, to exemplify, a Shapefile (comprising of four individual files) representing Indonesian administrative boundaries level 1, containing data originating from the government should be named: idn_bnd_adm1_gov.shp idn_bnd_adm1_gov.shx idn_bnd_adm1_gov.dbf idn_bnd_adm1_gov.prj The part of the name with the description should not contain an underscore even if the description is more than one word. In addition, the total length of the name cannot supersede 40 letters. Further detailed description of the files should instead be provided as metadata after the upload. More indepth information on naming conventions can be found in Annex 2. NOTE! The naming conventions apply to data-files such as Shapefiles and GeoTIFF, which is different from providing a title for the data layer. Data files need to be named correctly before being uploaded to WFPGeoNode, whereas the title of the data layer is provided after the layer is uploaded and can be modified multiple times Upload data layers In WFPGeoNode it is possible to upload your own data to the system, allowing you to create raster and vector layers for sharing or for creating maps. There are two main ways to get started uploading data: On the Homepage click Upload Data On the Explore Layers interface click Upload Layers Any of these actions will take you to the Upload Layers interface (Figure 29).

26 26 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Figure 29: Upload layer interface To upload a vector layer in WFPGeoNode, a Shapefile comprising of four individual files to store core data is required. If one of these file formats are missing you will not be able to upload your vector layer. The formats are:.shp.shx.dbf.prj To upload a raster layer in WFPGeoNode, a GeoTIFF file is required. In addition to the vector and raster files, it is also possible to concurrently include a SLD-file in the upload if you wish to use a pre-designed style for the layer. SLD-files can be created using free desktop software such as QGIS or ArcGIS (for online resources on how to create SLD-files, see Annex 1). To select the data you would like to upload, simply drag-and-drop your files onto the gray area, or click Browse and select the files from your file system. The files will appear below the drag-anddrop area, and the system will automatically specify the file format as Shapefiles or GeoTIFF on the right side. NOTE! In case total size of the files you wish to upload is more than 50 MB the process can be very time consuming or even return errors in low bandwidth environments. For upload sizes larger than 50 MB, please contact hq.gis@wfp.org for assistance.

27 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 27 As shown in Figure 30, four files have been selected for upload in order to display WFP global warehouses in a vector layer. In case there is a file missing you will be requested to add the file before you can proceed uploading. Before starting the upload, you need to set the Permissions of your layer on the right side of the gray drag-and-drop area (see previous section for details on permissions). Figure 30: Five files have been selected for upload By clicking on Upload Files the process of uploading the files will start (Figure 31).

28 28 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Figure 31: Upload in process After a successful upload, three options on how to continue managing your data will appear (Figure 32): Layer Info allows you to access the Layer View interface from which you can proceed editing the layer, including changing Permissions for your layer after upload. Edit Metadata takes you to an interface where detailed information on the layer should be provided. In the section below, this function will be explained in more detail. Manage styles allows you to select a pre-set appearance for your layer amongst the styles already created. This is a complex function that should be reserved for administrators or very advanced users. Figure 32: After successful upload three options Metadata By providing additional information about your layer after it has been uploaded, you are able to specify the data and make your layer more accessible to other users. Providing metadata therefor helps contextualize layers and aims at increasing the overall user experience. After a layer has been uploaded, or if you are in the Layer View interface, you can use Edit Metadata to start providing more information about your layer. Some fields are automatically filled in, but most are left empty for you to provide information (Figure 33). Below are a few comments on different types of metadata that will greatly enhance the quality of your layer and help contextualize it for other users: Title: Provide an explanatory name for your layer. The name should not follow the naming conventions for data files but instead correctly reflect main aspects of the data. Start the title with a geographical specification (country, region, or Global ). Abstract: Provide a brief description for your layer. This text will appear together with your layer e.g. in the search results. Keywords region: Select one or more countries that the layer represents. Keywords: Specify keywords for your layer to appear in search results. Supplemental information: Specify what the attributes represent by giving a brief description to each attribute. This information is the only explanation other users will have to understand the attribute short names and therefore it is critical that a description is provided. The supplemental information will appear under your layer in the Layer View interface when you click Show/Hide. Attributes: Provide further descriptions of all the attribute short names or change the display order of the attributes.

29 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 29 Figure 33: Metadata interface information to be provided To edit layer metadata, in the Layer Preview Page click on Edit Layer and then Metadata on the right of the page Style a layer and create rules To display certain data attributes of a layer it is possible to modify the appearance of the layer, i.e. style the layer, in a variety of ways. This may include control over the colors of lines (e.g. roads) or areas (e.g. regions), as well as the display of labels (e.g. names of cities). It is also possible to use rules to support complex symbolization schemes based on database and scale conditions. You can start editing a style from different starting points in WFPGeoNode: Directly after uploading a data layer click on Layer Info to view the layer à click on the red button Edit Layer à Edit Styles. In the Layer View interface click on the red button Edit Layer à Edit Style, or directly on the Layer Styles palette symbol (Figure 36). In the Map Composer interface, click on the palette symbol (Figure 36).

30 30 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Figure 36: Layer view default mode with different tools for editing styles Following any of the above actions, a pop-up window will allow you to choose Style and set Rules (Figure 37). Here you can Add, Remove, Duplicate or Edit rules. Figure 37: Layer styles pop-up window set rules Select the rule and use the Edit symbol if you wish to e.g. create a color scheme for the rule. Another pop-up window will appear where you find three tabs called Basic, Labels and Advanced that contain options for defining the rule. Aspects of the rule that you set under one of the tabs are cumulative for the entire rule. This means that you can create a rule by setting the color in the Basic tab and then a database condition to control the display of that color in the Advanced tab. In the Basic tab it is possible to change the following styling options:

31 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 31 Name of the rule Symbol to represent a feature and its size and rotation Color and opacity (transparency) of a feature Style, color, width and opacity of the line of the feature. Figure 38a shows the default style of the Basic tab. Figure 38b provides an example of how certain aspects of a rule can be changed, such as symbol, color and stroke. Figure 38a: Basic tab - default Figure 38b: Basic tab - modified In the Labels tab it is possible to do the following: Select a field to use as content for your labels Choose a font type, size and style for the Label Choose the color for the Label as well as the opacity Choose a halo (background color) including color, size, and opacity Figure 39 shows how the Label Feature box has been ticked, allowing you to select the Label values you want to display in the layer. In this example, we want the names of the locations of the warehouses to be displayed in the layer, therefore the attribute representing these values has been selected (whulocatio).

32 32 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Figure 39: Labels tab - modified The user must know what the name of a particular attribute represent in order to set the Label values. In the example above, we know that the attribute wholocatio contains all the names of the locations (the data values). QUICK TIPS! A description of what the attribute names represents should be provided under the Information tab in the Layer View interface. The supplemental information that the user provided when editing the metadata, will appear if you click Show/Hide. In the Advanced tab it is possible to do the following: Limit the visualization of what has been defined in the Basic and Label tabs in terms of minimum and maximum scale display Limit the visualization of what has been defined in the Basic and Label tabs in terms of one or more database conditions. It is also possible to set multiple groups of conditions. Figure 40 shows how the box Limit by condition has been ticked, allowing us to set a condition for when the aspects of the other two tabs should be displayed in the layer. In this example, the set condition will result in only displaying WFP warehouses with latitude of above 10 in the layer.

33 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 33 Figure 40: Advanced tab - modified As with the Label values above, in order to limit the conditions of how the values are displayed the user must know what the name of a particular attribute represents. Moreover, the range of values that exists for that attribute also has to be known in order to create a meaningful display of the data (which will be visible in a legend). QUICK TIPS! To quickly find out the value of a feature you can use the Identify tool in the toolbar, and click on a feature. A box with all attributes and their associated values will appear for that specific feature. Alternatively, you can use the Query symbol in the Map Composer interface to view the entire attribute table of a specific layer, and all associated values. In Figure 41 you can see the result of the rules specified for the WFP Global Warehouses layer.

34 34 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Figure 41: Map of WFP Global Warehouses with latitude of above 10 You can use multiple rules in the same layer to create a visual distinction between different values or ranges of values. The different rules and the associated color schemes will be represented in a legend for an appealing visual reference. Use the Add symbol to create new rules, or Duplicate existing rules before editing. In Figure 42 another rule has been customized after duplicating the first rule, in order to visualize warehouses with latitude of below 10 in red. In addition, the names of the rules in the Basic tab have been changed to better visualize the color scheme in the legend.

35 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 35 Figure 42: A second rule created for warehouses with latitude below 10 QUICK TIPS! To save time and ensure coherence between multiple rules, start editing just one rule by changing the features that you would like to apply to all the rules. Most often this could be e.g. the Stroke and the Label Features. Then Duplicate the rule amounting to the number of rules you would like to create for the layer, before you proceed to customize each rule Style a raster layer For raster layers it is possible to define a rule for each range of values in the dataset. In the Map Composer interface click on the palette symbol Layer Style for the selected raster overlay. In the left-side panel under the section Color Map Entries you can set rules for displaying the data by selecting an entry and clicking Edit. In Figure 43 you can see a classification created for the layer Indonesia DEM 90m. A first threshold has been defined at 100 meters and illustrated with black color, whereas a second threshold has been defined at 500 meters with white coloring.

36 36 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Figure 43: Styling a raster layer Modify data in a layer Depending on your permissions it is possible to edit data directly in a vector layer by modifying existing features. Firstly, ensure the layer needing editing is selected in the left-side panel in the Map Composer interface and click Edit à Modify. In the map, click on the specific point, line or polygon feature you wish to modify and a pop-up window with all attribute values will appear. After clicking Edit, all points defining the shape of the feature will become visible in the map. In Figure 44 the point that needs modification is highlighted in blue. Figure 44: Modify data of a feature Since a point feature only has one geographic reference you can simply drag-and-drop the symbol to the new location. Proceed editing the attribute values in the pop-up window before you click Save. In Figure below the blue square containing the point symbol has been moved to Niamey and the field specifying the name of the market has been changed to Niamey (Figure 45).

37 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 37 Figure 45: Modify data of a point Lines and polygons have at least two or more points defining the shape of the feature, which will appear as squares in the map after you click Edit. Use the zoom to properly distinguish between the locations of the points. In Figure below a line has been selected for editing in order to create an extension of a road leading to the airport (Figure 46). Figure 46: Modify data of a line The shape of the line is visible as white and transparent squares, which you can drag-and-drop to different locations on the map, thereby modifying existing data. Drag-and-drop the squares to modify the line, provide the correct attribute values and click Save to exit. In Figure 47 the road extension is visible. Figure 47: Modified line In a similar way, the shape of the polygon is visible as white and transparent squares, which you can drag-and-drop to different locations on the map (Figure 48)

38 38 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Figure 48: Modify data of a polygon In Figure 49, the shape of the polygon has been changed and one of the attribute values has been modified. After the feature has been changed and the attribute values checked, click Save. Figure 49: Modified polygon It is also possible to modify values of an attribute without changing the shape of the feature. Simply click Edit and start modifying the values of the attributes. Use Save to close the window. In Figure 50 the value of the attribute NTCLASS has been re-classified from Secondary to Primary and the attribute FCLASS from 3 to 2. Because of the style of the layer the re-classified road changes color to red after clicking Save. Figure 50: Attribute fields - modified Create and remove data in a layer It is also possible to generate new data directly in the layer by selecting the layer in the left-side panel in the Map Composer interface, and use Edit à Create. If you wish to generate a point on

39 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 39 the map simply double-click on the location and the feature window will appear with no associated values. Fill in the attribute values and click Save. In Figure 51 the location of a new WFP warehouse has been double-clicked and the name of the location has been provided in the attribute table. Figure 51: Create data for a point To generate data in the shape of lines or polygons (e.g. to symbolize roads or flood-areas), click once at the starting location and double-click at the endpoint. A pop-up window will appear with empty fields for you to provide the attribute values. In Figure 52, a feature in the shape of a line representing a road has been created, by clicking on several locations between two settlements. The value for the attribute field NTLCLASS has also been provided. Figure 52: Create data for a line In Figure 53, a feature in the shape of a polygon representing an island has been created, by clicking on several locations on the map.

40 40 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Figure 53: Create data for a polygon To remove existing data, or newly generated data, use Edit à Modify in the toolbar and select the feature. In the pop-up window you can choose Delete, which allows you to remove the feature completely from the layer after you confirm your choice (Figure 54). Figure 54: Delete a feature NOTE! By editing data in the Map Composer interface you are not just changing the appearance of all the maps using the layer, but more importantly you are editing the original dataset. If these changes are due to version updates of the layer, this should be noted in the metadata in order to avoid confusion for other users. In the Metadata interface, adjust settings for e.g. Date Type, Edition and Maintenance Frequency Upload documents and static maps To upload documents or static maps you may use the file formats doc, docx, xls, xlsx, pdf, ppt (which will appear as downloadable files) as well as jpg and png (which will appear as images).

41 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 41 To upload a new document and link it with existing data click Upload Documents in the Explore Documents interface. Provide a title for the document, select the layer or map you wish to link it with (optional) and find your document by using Browse. Set Permissions for your document before you click Upload (Figure 34). Figure 34: Upload documents After the upload, provide metadata for the document and click Update, as you would after uploading layers. The additional function for metadata of documents is the Link you can provide to connect it with layers/maps already in WFPGeoNode. To upload a static map use the quick link Document à Static Maps, then click the red button Upload Static Maps. Use Browse to find your map and provide detailed information about the map as required before you click Save (Figure 35).

42 42 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Figure 35: Upload static map Remove layers, maps and documents With favorable permissions, it is possible to remove (or replace) data, maps or documents by simply clicking on the selected item and using the red Edit (Layer/Map/Document) button. A pop-up box allows the user to remove/replace layers and documents, and to remove maps (Figure 55). The user will be asked to confirm his/her selection before final removal/replacement is completed. Figure 55: Remove layer 3.3 Exercise: Advanced User The purpose of the exercise is to create a map that can be used for geospatial identification of areas with the highest aggregated risk in the case of natural disasters occurring. The map will visualize the results of a multivariate analysis that combines frequency of natural shocks (cyclones, floods, and droughts), aggravating factors (degradation, land cover, and terrain slopes) and other

43 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 43 vulnerability factors (such as high population densities, high poverty indices and food insecurity). Maps like these can contribute to a rapid identification of certain focus areas, and for example guide potential DRR-programs and resilience building. In this exercise the participant will combine skills acquired in the previous basic module with knowledge gained so far in the advanced module. The exercise will be more complex than the previous one since the participant will practice how to set rules and conditions for associated data. The exercise will result in an advanced map with the use of color schemes representing the outcome of the Multivariate Risk Analysis Layers used Indonesia Multivariate Risk Analysis for DRR Indonesia Settlements World Oceans and Seas A folder containing these layers can be downloaded from the WFPGeoNode through this link Exercise 1. Start by finding the Exercise Data files for the first layer and re-name them according to the naming conventions. Consequently the files should be re-named as follows: idn_nhr_multiriskanalysis_wfp.shp idn_nhr_multiriskanalysis_wfp.shx idn_nhr_multiriskanalysis_wfp.prj idn_nhr_multiriskanalysis_wfp.dbf 2. Upload the first data layer into WFPGeoNode by using the quick link on the homepage Upload data to get to the Upload Layers interface. 3. Drag-and-drop the four Shapefile files onto the gray rectangular area. When your screen looks like the image in Figure 56, click Upload files.

44 44 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Figure 56: Data files to be uploaded 4. Click Edit Metadata and fill in the following information in the empty field: Title: Indonesia Multivariate Risk Analysis for DRR Abstract: The layer represents a Multivariate Risk Analysis performed for Indonesia that combines the frequency of Natural Shocks (cyclones, floods, and droughts), Aggravating factor (degradation, land cover, and terrain slopes) and others Vulnerability factors (high population densities; higher poverty indices; and food insecurity). Keywords region: Indonesia Keywords: Multivariate Risk Analysis, DRR Supplemental Information: F_A_reclas: Priority areas based on the multivariate risk analysis Attributes (Description): F_A_reclas = Priority Area When the Metadata has been filled-in and looks like Figure 57 click Update at the bottom of the page to go to the Layer View interface.

45 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 45 Figure 57: Edit metadata 5. Change permissions for the layer so that you later will be able to edit the data. Click on the blue button Edit Layer à Edit Metadata. Under Who can edit data, type Only authenticated user. Save your changes. 6. You will now start to modify the appearance of the layer. A default style is used to visualize the data, which at this stage means that one single red rule is associated to all values stored in the layer. This style does not reveal any explanatory differences in the data. Therefore, to better visualize the data, you need to associate different colors to each value of a specific attribute by creating rules. Start by Zooming in on the most southern province by double-clicking on it. 7. Click on the palette symbol for Layer Styles to edit the rule of the layer. A pop-up window will display the default style (Figure 58). Select the rule Untitled 1 à click Edit. Figure 58: Layer styles symbol to edit rules

46 46 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 8. Change the Stroke in the Basic tab to Color: White, and Width: 0.1 before you click Save (Figure 59). Figure 59: Basic tab changes 9. Select the rule again and click Duplicate, until you have five rules. Now you can start customizing the first rule by selecting it and clicking Edit. 10. Change the fill color and the name of the rule so it looks like Figure 60a. Then click the Advanced tab and tick the box Limit by condition. In the drop-down box choose the F_A_reclas where all the values are stored for each provinces level of priority. Change the settings so that the rule only applies to features where F_A_reclas has a value equal to 1 (Figure 60b). Only these features should be displayed in the layer after you click Save. Figure 60a: Customizing name/color Figure 60b: Customizing conditions 11. Edit the other four rules in the same manner so that your layer looks like the layer in Figure 61.

47 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 47 Figure 61: The styled layer with colors representing priority areas 12. To save the layer as a map click Create a map to access the Map Composer interface. Use the Map button on the top-left side and click Save Map. To find your map easily during the exercise type in your name at the beginning of the title of the map followed by Indonesia Multivariate Risk Analysis for DRR. Provide the same abstract as for the metadata, and click Save a copy (Figure 62). Figure 62: Provide title and abstract before saving 13. Upload the layer Indonesia Settlements by following the instructions above (step 1-5). In order to easily find your layer later, add your own name in the title followed by Indonesia Settlements when providing metadata.

48 48 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 14. The layer will be styled so that the name of the settlements will only be visible at a certain scale. Zoom-in on the southern province and click the palette symbol for Layer Styles. Select Untitled 1 and click Edit (Figure 63). Figure 63: Edit style for Indonesia Settlements 15. Under the Basic tab, un-check the Fill and the Stroke (Figure 64a). Under the Labels tab, tick the Label Features box, choose the correct Label values (NAME), and adjust the Halo settings (Figure 64b). Figure 64a: Basic tab - modified Figure 64b: Labels tab - modified

49 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Under the Advanced tab, check the boxes for Limit by scale and Min scale limit. Adjust the scale and click Save (Figure 64c). The layer is now styled and ready to be used in your saved map. Figure 64c: Advanced tab - modified 17. Return to your map and the Map Composer interface. To start adding the other two layers click on the green symbol to Add Layers à select the layer World Oceans and Seas à click Add Layer. Select your styled layer Indonesia Settlements à click Add Layer à click Done. All layers should now be visible on the map (Figure 65), and you can drag the layers up and down to change their order of display. Figure 65: Map Composer interface for Indonesia Multivariate Risk Analysis for DRR 18. Zoom out and notice how the names of the settlements disappear from the map because of the scale conditions previously set.

50 50 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual 19. You will now modify the data for one of the districts called Aceh Besar, resulting in an increase of the aggregated risk. To find the district, select the layer in the left-side panel and click Query to open the attribute table for the layer. Under the district column, find Aceh Besar and click on the name to localize the district on the map. You have to zoom out to find the district (Figure 66). Figure 66: Localize a district with the Query tool 20. Zoom in on the district, select Edit symbol à Modify and click on the district in the map. Select the value of the F_A_reclas attribute and click Edit à change the value to 4 and click Save (Figure 67). Unselect the Edit symbol and the Query symbol by clicking on each. The district should now appear in yellow. Figure 67: Edit data directly in the layer

51 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Click on the Print symbol to save the map as a pdf-file. Adjust the settings in the pop-up window and click Print (Figure 68). Figure 68: Adjust settings before printing 22. Upload your pdf-file as a static map in WFPGeoNode by using the permanent link Document à Static maps. Click on Upload Static Map. Use Browse to find your pdf-file and provide detailed information about your map as follows so it looks like Figure 69 below. Click Save when you done. Title: [Name] Indonesia Static Map Source: WFP Orientation: Landscape Page format: A4 Categories: Vulnerability Analysis Regions: Indonesia

52 52 WFPGeoNode User Training Manual Figure 69: Provide detailed information about your static map 23. Finally, find your map in the Explore Map interface and click on the title to view detailed information about your map and control that your map looks like the map in Figure 70. Figure 70: Final map with associated layers and documents